Section 901:9-2-11 - Shooting games(A) Cork shooting gallery. This rule applies to games using wooden-type targets or a shoot until you win game or a game giving a prize every time. The operator of these style games shall ensure: (1) Guns are in good mechanical condition; (2) Chipped or crooked corks are not in use;(3) The target shelf does not exceed four inches in width;(4) Obstructions are not allowed to interfere with the prize target falling off the target shelf;(5) No target is allowed to be used which patrons cannot shoot off the shelf;(6) All targets are placed the same distance from the counter or "foul line";(7) All cups are uniform in the type of material they are made of; and(8) Prizes are not attached to the targets.(B) Long range, flip, or sling-shot galleries. The operator of these style games shall ensure: (1) The guns are attached to the counter in a manner to protect the public; (2) Only non-splatter bullets are used in lead galleries;(3) Galleries always have good side and back wall protection; and(4) Unless otherwise specified, galleries will be operated for amusement only.(C) Can shooting gallery. The operator of these style games shall ensure: (1) This game is played with different sized beverage cans; (2) The cans are empty and devoid of any matter;(3) The object of the game is to knock over two or more cans of a matching size;(4) Only non-splatter bullets are use in lead galleries;(5) Prizes are not attached to the cans; and(6) All of the cans are able to be knocked over.(D) Shoot out the star games. The operator of these style games shall ensure: (1) The size of the star to be shot out is no greater than one and one-quarter inches;(2) The targets are approximately nine feet from the gun muzzle;(3) Each load is to be at least one hundred shots;(4) All guns are chained down to prevent them from being turned toward the player or midway;(5) All stars are on seventy-pound velum paper as approved by the department;(6) Only non-splatter bullets are used in lead galleries;(7) Manufacturer's verification is on all paper targets; and(8) The guns operating on pressure have between one hundred twenty-five to one hundred fifty pounds of air pressure.(E) Archery. The operator of these style games shall ensure:(1) There is a protective covering on three sides; (2) A covering will be erected across the top to protect the public if the state inspector and/or a representative of the fair board determines one is needed; and(3) The device is chained to the counter to prevent the ability to shoot in any other direction other than towards the target, if required by the department.Ohio Admin. Code 901:9-2-11
Effective: 3/21/2024
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 1/3/2024 and 03/21/2029
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1711.11
Rule Amplifies: 1711.11
Prior Effective Dates: 01/28/1974, 12/23/1986, 06/20/1998, 03/23/2017